Dr. LaShaunda Smith , LPC

Dr. LaShaunda Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with eight years of clinical experience. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflicts, and the adjustments that come with life changes. Dr. Smith centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are essential resources for moving through difficult times.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that aim to bolster coping skills and clarify values when life feels uncertain. Dr. Smith honors the effort it takes to seek support and acknowledges the courage inherent in taking the first step toward therapy. She creates a respectful, strengths-focused environment designed to help clients explore concerns, build resilience, and pursue healthier relationships and daily functioning.

By combining attentive listening with evidence-informed methods, Dr. LaShaunda Smith supports people navigating change, resolving family and relationship tensions, and managing stress and anxiety so they can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Tools

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning concrete strategies to shift them. It is commonly used to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, improve mood, and develop practical coping skills for everyday challenges.

Internal Family Systems helps people understand the different parts of their inner experience - the protective, wounded, and managerial aspects of the self - and works toward greater internal harmony and self-compassion. It can be especially useful for processing relationship patterns, trauma responses, and questions of identity and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. LaShaunda Smith collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer meeting from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to access consistent support, try different session formats, and maintain momentum in therapy while balancing work, family, and daily life.